Silva assured of chances at AC Milan after latest first-team snub

Silva assured of chances at AC Milan after latest first-team snub

Andre Silva was again named on the bench for AC Milan but the club have made it clear they do not wish to sell him.

AC Milan team manager Christian Abbiati has assured striker Andre Silva he will get opportunities in the side, after he was again left out of the matchday XI.

The Portugal international, who has not started a match for Gennaro Gattuso's side since the 3-0 Coppa Italia win over Hellas Verona on December 13, was among the substitutes for Sunday's Serie A trip to Cagliari.

Silva's lack of involvement in the first team has led to speculation of a January move, with Arsenal said to be interested if they are unable to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund.